Garbage Collection
The City of Powell River uses an automated waste collection service. Standardized garbage collection carts (120 litres) are provided to eligible residential properties. Waste is emptied by trucks fitted with automated arms, improving efficiency in service delivery, while providing safer collection for workers and reducing injuries. Starting April 2, 2024, garbage collection moves from weekly to biweekly. Click here for the schedule information.
Garbage is transported to Roosevelt Regional Landfill in Washington state. Due to the environmental impact of shipping solid waste, homeowners are encouraged to recycle and divert organic waste.
Garbage carts should be free of prohibited waste including:
Hazardous Waste
Bulk liquids or sludge
Dead animals and pathological waste
Excrement, other than amounts of excrement that are double bagged
Personal hygiene products, other than amounts of products that are double bagged
Any material that would cause undue risk of injury or occupational disease to any person that would contravene the Occupation Health and Safety Regulations.
Construction materials
Wastes as defined in the Ministry of Environmental Landfill Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste (Second Edition) as amended from time to time.
Any material deemed by the Roads Supervisor as unacceptable for disposal
Organic materials that are eligible to be recycled as part of the City’s organic collection program
For a large family or excess waste, there are two options:
Purchase an additional cart and have two carts out on collection day. Cost for this is an addition $80 a year added to your property taxes (garbage cart application form). For more information on this, contact the finance department at (604)485-8637.
Or....
Tags are available for excess waste that does not fit in your cart. Waste inside carts do not need a tag.
Tags are five dollars each and available at:
City Hall
Powell River Recreation Complex
Save-on-Foods
FreshCo
Top of the Hill Solutions
Townsite Grocery
Contact Us
Operational Services Secretary
opssecretary@powellriver.ca
604-485-8657
Hours
8 am - 4 pm
Monday - Friday
Closed on all Statutory holidays.
Quick Links
Curbside Collection Schedule
WasteWise app
City of Powell River Facebook
Let's Talk Trash Team
RecycleBC
Salish Soils
Waste Wise Guide
Municipal Solid Waste Collection Bylaw 2717, 2022